Live Nation has secured rights to operate a new 19,000-seat outdoor amphitheater in Shakopee, Minnesota, scheduled to open in 2025. The venue will be part of the $400 million Canterbury Commons entertainment district near Canterbury Park.

The state-of-the-art facility, developed by Swervo Development Corp., will feature:

• A sloped artificial turf lawn accommodating 5,000+ people
• Two elevated beer gardens
• VIP skyboxes for up to 500 people
• Panoramic views of the Minnesota River Valley

The venue is expected to:

• Host 30+ events each summer
• Create 700 new jobs
• Become Live Nation's second Minnesota venue alongside the Fillmore Minneapolis
• Join Live Nation's portfolio of 265+ North American concert venues

The Canterbury Commons development will also include:

• Nearly 1,000 apartment units
• A brewery
• Multiple restaurants
• A 28,000 square-foot office building

While Live Nation expands its venue portfolio, the company currently faces a Department of Justice antitrust lawsuit regarding alleged monopolistic practices in the live entertainment industry. The future of this legal action remains uncertain with potential changes in administration.

Ned Abdul, President & CEO of Swervo, emphasized the partnership's potential to enhance the regional music scene: "This partnership is an incredible opportunity to create a venue that meets the needs of artists and fans. Live Nation supports artists with deep expertise that will bring many more amazing shows to our region."

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